This week at Uni we had an assignment (not good); But I suppose some good has come out of it as it has given me an idea for a new blog-post!
We had to keep a food diary; and then we analysed our diets. it wasn't too exciting...But!
I am going to investigate how much is too much?
and this week i'm talking about protein.
If your trying to build your Brussels then you will probably have been told protein is pretty important. This is very true; But there are always risks and possible health problems that can be related with taking in too much of anything!
The RDA is currently at 45g/day for women and about 56g/day for men.
But in case you didn't know where to get protein from here is a little picture;
And of course protein bars/shakes ect.
But the most important thing to consider is the individual, if your working out and you have a very muscular build your needs will be a lot different to me; who goes to the gym when I be be...ars...bothered.
The great thing about the human body, is that its really efficient at getting rid of the stuff it doesn't need; and as excess protein cannot be stored; we can just wee it out! that's nice.
But one problem with this is its link with kidney stone formation!
There's been some tests done to show that if you eat loads and loads of protein, you have a bigger risk of developing them; but one easy way to reduce your risk of developing kidney stones (if you have a diet particularly high in protein) is to increase your intake of dietary calcium.
Image from google
But back to the question; how much is too much?
The answer; (Unless your older, or have a kidney disease)
No answer. I know, your thinking 'why have I just sat and read this not to be given an answer!) But I have an explanation!
Some people can eat 230g/day and some only 45g/day; yet they will generally both have good health, this is because of the excess protein being removed by the body; but prolonged high intakes can cause your little kidneys to overwork and you may just develop kidney disease.......
But! Don't worry (yet) your still here, reading this.
To calculate your daily protein needs for bodybuilding:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calpro.htm
If your not working on muscles, just stick to the RDA guidelines.
Very subjective isn't it!
What do you think?
keep an eye out and ill do more blog posts on how much is too much!
The great thing about the human body, is that its really efficient at getting rid of the stuff it doesn't need; and as excess protein cannot be stored; we can just wee it out! that's nice.
But one problem with this is its link with kidney stone formation!
There's been some tests done to show that if you eat loads and loads of protein, you have a bigger risk of developing them; but one easy way to reduce your risk of developing kidney stones (if you have a diet particularly high in protein) is to increase your intake of dietary calcium.
Image from google
But back to the question; how much is too much?
The answer; (Unless your older, or have a kidney disease)
No answer. I know, your thinking 'why have I just sat and read this not to be given an answer!) But I have an explanation!
Some people can eat 230g/day and some only 45g/day; yet they will generally both have good health, this is because of the excess protein being removed by the body; but prolonged high intakes can cause your little kidneys to overwork and you may just develop kidney disease.......
But! Don't worry (yet) your still here, reading this.
To calculate your daily protein needs for bodybuilding:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calpro.htm
If your not working on muscles, just stick to the RDA guidelines.
Very subjective isn't it!
What do you think?
keep an eye out and ill do more blog posts on how much is too much!
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